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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
8
In New Orleans on July 29, cotton futures closed steady with a decline ranging from 11 to 18 points. The report notes the market finishing with minimal movement and little variation across contracts.
Cotton futures opened steady and moved with weather news. Prices for October and December fluctuated after mid morning selling, then recovered on rain delays and thin trading as traders awaited the weekly weather report and crew data.
Private rains in Texas and Oklahoma triggered early selling, pulling prices down five to nine points. October and September dipped while traders watched Ellis county rainfall and drought-affected areas. Despite mixed signals, large Wall Street buyers supported a rally as weather outlook remained uncertain.
Liverpool notices report steady cotton spot prices with American grades showing strict good middling at 14.73 and lower grades down to 12.20. Sales reach 4,000 bales with 2,290 American, receipts 3,000 bales including 2,300 American. Futures close steady led by July at 13.72 and distant months around 13.2 to 18.24.
Chicago July 29 butter prices eased with 12 128 tubs traded. Extras at 42 1 4 to 41 1 2 cents, standards 43, firsts 40 to 41 1 2, seconds 37 2 to 39 1 2. Poultry markets mixed with alive fowls 17 1 2 to 23 1 2, broilers 20 to 25, springs 25 1 2, roosters 15, turkeys 29, ducks 20 to 23, geese 13 to 19.
Cash grain quotes show wheat firming after a weak start as LRP values edge up. Corn movement remains irregular with hedging sales weighing on futures and domestic demand showing limited gains.
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan during his funeral journey to Washington. It notes the mournful procession, the metal casket in a special car, and the somber crowd of followers including Mrs. Bryan and supporters. Scopes and Dr. Neal visited the Dayton home where Bryan lay in state.
The Kiwanis club at its noon meeting in Hotel Monroe listened to Rev. J. C. Marsh of St. Matthew's church present a long paper titled The Origin Endowments and Fall of Man. The talk will be printed in the News-Star tomorrow.
Weather permitting the 1924 Cotton States League champions Hattiesburg will raise their pennant at Kamper Park during the final game of the year against Meridian Metro. Frances Bobo will lead the march to the flagpole, escorted by Mayor B D Moore, with Herschel Bobo as the team’s manager.
Chicago market update lists hog receipts at 15 000 head with weights 160 to 225 pounds fetching 1385 to 1410 and tops 1425, better grades 240 to 325 pound butchers 1375 to 1400, 140 to 150 pounds quoted 1335 to 1375, bulk packing sows 1200 to 1950, pigs 1300 to 1325. Cattle receipts 8 000, mostly grass steers 50 925, best long yearlings 1500, no veal calves 1100 to 1150, few 12.
A light rain in Urania eases water shortages for oil operators. Zeigin et al plan to resume drilling at 1300 feet while Tremont No. 2 moves toward rig setup. The Urania Petroleum Co No. 7 pump well yields 23 barrels per day as crews push toward a 100 barrel producer with forthcoming Standard rig.
Lieutenant Thomas Cagle of Coushatta Louisiana was seriously burned when his observation plane crashed near Universal Pennsylvania on July 29. Private H C Kildow escaped with minor injuries. They were en route from Akron Ohio to Quantico Virginia. motorists helped them to a hospital. Cagle is 25 and unmarried.
Camden Ark July 29 Emmett Crain 22 formerly of Mooringsport La found guilty in district court of first degree murder in the killing of Dan Lusk an electrician near Smackover in June The verdict carries the death penalty by electrocution Crain was also found guilty of murder without capital punishment for killing C C Monk Crain’s case marks Ouachita County’s first death penalty invocation in thirty years
The Morgan No. 2 well in 22-15-19, Buffalo Oil company, blew in and released about 20 million cubic feet of gas. The derrick blew over and ran wild briefly. It has bridged over. The derrick is being rebuilt and efforts are underway to revive the well. Gas also sprayed considerable oil.
The Teflis Grotto lodge of the Masons will be chartered and formed tomorrow night at the Masonic Temple led by George A. Treadwell of New Orleans supreme monarch. Members meet at 7 45 pm on South Grand then march to the temple for ceremonies. The Grotto Band leads the parade and a banquet follows by the Eastern Star. About 221 members. Officers listed.
Patrolman F K Ham found his Ford touring car missing from 302 Layton Avenue after retiring for the night. The Louisiana 1925 license plate 130371 was attached to the auto. A separate report notes a Ford coupe license 162070 rented by J W Wells who has not returned it.
W A Hickman leaves Hickman Hatchell in Rayville to start a new mercantile venture in Lake Providence. Hatchell will run the Rayville store alone. editor H A Mangham returns from Louisiana Editorial association meeting in Opelousas. Mrs Ella Durham plans to teach in Shreveport schools. Reports of frequent rains anticipate bumper crops this fall across the delta. T A Judd reports a car crash near Archibald, alleging liquor influence. his vehicle and a second were damaged and his wife and infant injured.
Rainy conditions made roads slick this morning triggering several wrecks. A car driven by Leon Marx and another by J L Johnson collided near Sixth and Grammont streets around 11 30. Both vehicles suffered damage. At noon an unknown driver backed into J M Crutsinger’s car, causing minor damage.
New York July 29 The ancestry of William J Bryan traced to Captain William O Brian of King James Irish army and to Brian Boru Theories say O Brian changed to Brian and then Bryan after moving from North Carolina to Culpeper Virginia One O Brian descendant joined Daniel Boone at Bryans Station Kentucky in 1779 The researcher noted Celtic traits in Bryans oratory and appearance.
Shendrac McClendon a 38 year old Black man was working a rip saw at a Bastrop planing mill when a board kicked from the machine striking him injuring his hip. He was removed to a hospital and admitted for treatment.
K. O. Winterle of Atlanta arrives in Monroe with trainers Jake Santain and Bobby Huse to finalize prep for a bout with Tim O'Dow in Birmingham this weekend. The pavilion at Forsythe Park is booked for two training sessions from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, free to the public.
The Monroe Service company will be the first national guard unit in the state to attend the Beauregard summer encampment. Orders from the adjutant general require the company and band to entrain for Alexandria on August 14 to prep for other units arriving August 16. The 1561 Infantry and division segment will depart with the main force.
A wreck between a switch engine and a gravel train in the Vicksburg yard left Rob ert Burke, a negro switchman, with minor injuries after being thrown from the engine platform. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium by ambulance. Also noted are Eddie Daufman defeating Bert Volima in a ten round decision and Gertrude Ederle planning a Channel swim on August 3 in Boulogne France.
In Los Angeles on July 29 the trial of two truck drivers and an auto salesman for conspiring to kidnap Mary Pickford and hold her for 200000 ransom heard defense claims of police brutality. Claude Holcomb said officers beat him into signing, while Charles Stevens reportedly suffered three broken ribs. reporters were expected to corroborate brutality claims.
Standard Louisiana July 28 Interesting revival services are held at the First Methodist church in Standard with Rev. H. C. Murphy assisted by Rev. Dr. Albert S. Lutz Shreveport conference secretary of education Two services daily continue until Sunday night The preacher spoke on Sabbath Desecration urging protests against Sunday baseball excursions and last Sunday's fight to end the disgraceful outcomes and bring churches to action
Olivia Evans was found guilty of drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon and fined 27.50 or 27 1 2 days in jail. A fighting charge against her was dismissed. George Williams received a 27.50 fine or 27 12 days for fighting. Allen Pastor was charged with the same offense.
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